Finding Balance at the Spring Equinox: A Sun Ritual Using the Three Druid Elements — The Druid’s Garden

The Spring Equinox, Alban Eiler, is the time when the light and the dark in the world are in balance. The timing of the Equinox is fortuitous–this time of balance–after such turmoil in the world. Here in the last two weeks here in the US, we’ve been on a whirlwind of change where nearly every […] … Continue reading Finding Balance at the Spring Equinox: A Sun Ritual Using the Three Druid Elements — The Druid’s Garden

Ostara: Celebrations and Rituals Now

The Spring Equinox is a time of new beginnings, of action, of planting seeds for future gains, and of tending gardens. Spring is a time of the Earth's renewal, a rousing of nature after the cold sleep of winter. Eggs and Egg Baskets coloring eggs, bird watching, egg hunts, starting new projects, Wearing new clothes … Continue reading Ostara: Celebrations and Rituals Now

Ostara What Do We Celebrate???

OSTARA (pronounced O-STAR-ah) is one of the Lesser Sabbats and is usually celebrated on the Vernal or Spring Equinox right around March 20/21 (although because of its origins, may instead be celebrated on the fixed date of March 25). Other names by which this Sabbat may be known are Oestara, Eostre's Day, Rite of Eostre, … Continue reading Ostara What Do We Celebrate???

Spring Equinox: Customs and Practices

Spring Equinox and it’s many faces and customs Resurrection We celebrate the renewal of life as seen by the newly emerging life in many forms all around us. A resurrection from all that looks dead is seen as the Earth regenerates and renews herself. This is symbolized in resurrection myths in many cultures and traditions. There … Continue reading Spring Equinox: Customs and Practices